Brian Johnson spoke with host Doron Levin of Sirius XM program In the Driver's Seat about the hearing loss that derailed his performance career earlier this year, after he was ordered by doctors to stop touring or risk deafness.

Says Brian: “What people don't understand is, it is what it is. It's like a young sports player getting an injury. I feel sorry for them - 24 or 25 and they have an injury and it ends their career and it's an awful thing. But I'm lucky, I'm 68… I'm 69 later this year, and I've had a pretty good run. I've been in one of the best bands in the world. (The doctor) didn't tell me I had cancer or something terminal. And I had so many good times with the boys and I've had such a lucky and great life, and I'm just thankful, really, that I came out of it in one piece."

Listen to the excerpt from the interview below, and hear Doron Levin's entire interview with Brian Johnson on In The Driver's Seat, Saturday, May 21st at 12 PM, EST on Sirius XM.

Asius Technologies founder Stephen Ambrose recently issued an open message to Brian Johnson, “Please don’t stop performing, help is on the way.”

In an update, Ambrose said he was to meet with Brian earlier this month. “Happily, due to everyone's tremendous support, Brian and I spoke yesterday,” he stated. “What a gracious man; He and his wife Brenda invited me to visit them next week. If anyone deserves to benefit from my research - it's Brian - who has been giving incomparable performances for years despite increasing hearing loss. I'm going to do my utmost to see if our new hearing breakthroughs can help him, and If I am at all successful, I'm sure Brian will let everyone know; he really cares about people and would like to help. I am truly humbled and honoured to meet this man, and I wish to sincerely thank everyone who helped. Fingers crossed; please pray for our success next week.”

Ambrose is the inventor of the wireless in-ear monitors, a staple on concert stages around the world. He now has news for Brian Johnson about a new-and-improved version of the in-ear monitor, the Ambrose Diaphonic Ear Lens

Ambrose made improvements to the in-ear monitor in cooperation with the National Health Foundation and 64 Audio, who produced the video streaming below. He claims this could possibly help save Johnson’s career.

Brian Johnson issued the following statement recently:

"As many AC/DC fans know, the remaining shows for the 2016 AC/DC Rock Or Bust World Tour, including 10 postponed US shows, are being rescheduled with a guest singer. I want personally to explain the reason because I don’t believe the earlier press releases sufficiently set out what I wanted to say to our fans or the way in which I thought it should be presented.

“On March 7th, after a series of examinations by leading physicians in the field of hearing loss, I was advised that if I continue to perform at large venues, I risked total deafness. While I was horrified at the reality of the news that day, I had for a time become aware that my partial hearing loss was beginning to interfere with my performance on stage. I was having difficulty hearing the guitars on stage and because I was not able to hear the other musicians clearly, I feared the quality of my performance could be compromised. In all honesty this was something I could not in good conscience allow. Our fans deserve my performance to be at the highest level, and if for any reason I can’t deliver that level of performance I will not disappoint our fans or embarrass the other members of AC/DC. I am not a quitter and I like to finish what I start, nevertheless, the doctors made it clear to me and my bandmates that I had no choice but to stop performing on stage for the remaining shows and possibly beyond. That was the darkest day of my professional life.

“Since that day, I have had several consultations with my doctors and it appears that, for the near future, I will be unable to perform on stage at arena and stadium size venues where the sound levels are beyond my current tolerance, without the risk of substantial hearing loss and possibly total deafness. Until that time, I tried as best as I could to continue despite the pain and hearing loss but it all became too much to bear and too much to risk.

“I am personally crushed by this development more than anyone could ever imagine. The emotional experience I feel now is worse than anything I have ever in my life felt before. Being part of AC/DC, making records and performing for the millions of devoted fans this past 36 years has been my life’s work. I cannot imagine going forward without being part of that, but for now I have no choice. The one thing for certain is that I will always be with AC/DC at every show in spirit, if not in person.

“Most importantly, I feel terrible having to disappoint the fans who bought tickets for the canceled shows and who have steadfastly supported me and AC/DC these many years. Words cannot express my deep gratitude and heartfelt thanks not just for the recent outpouring to me personally of kind words and good wishes, but also for the years of loyal support of AC/DC. My thanks also go to Angus and Cliff for their support.

“Finally, I wish to assure our fans that I am not retiring. My doctors have told me that I can continue to record in studios and I intend to do that. For the moment, my entire focus is to continue medical treatment to improve my hearing. I am hoping that in time my hearing will improve and allow me to return to live concert performances. While the outcome is uncertain, my attitude is optimistic. Only time will tell.

“Once again, my sincere best wishes and thanks to everyone for their support and understanding."

Stay tuned for updates.